Random gunfire has continued to be a significant problem in several large cities throughout the United States. However, city police stations are now entering a new realm of crime fighting and prevention with Gunshot Detection Systems.
Gunshot detection systems use sensors designed to detect the sonic boom of a bullet that travels faster than the speed of sound. Others use sensors that pick up the optical characteristics of a muzzle blast, the explosion that propels the bullet out of the gun barrel. Shot Spotter, a system deployed in Washington, D.C relies on an acoustics based and GPS-equipped system that automatically locates the origin of the shot and notifies authorities. A series of acoustic sensors picks up the sound waves of a muzzle blast that radiate outward from the barrel in all directions.
The devices are mounted on telephone poles in what has been deemed 'High Crime' neighborhoods. They listen for the distinctive sound of a gunshot and immediately alert a police dispatcher when one is detected. A video camera in the device allows the dispatcher to keep an eye on the scene until officers arrive.
If the police department has installed video cameras with the detection devices, either the device or a dispatcher can angle the video camera in the direction that the gunfire came from. Dispatchers can also listen to a recording of the sound on their computers to make sure it's not a false alarm, as might be caused by a firecracker or other explosion.
The devices are still being geared in perfecting the sound recognizing process. Shot Spotter devices were tested originally in Texas & in Redwood City, CA which indeed accurately detected 80% of test shots. However, when the devices were first turned on, they got a detection of gunshots, so police rushed to surround a senior citizen in his old back firing truck.
Even with the few misguided / mis recognized sounds, police officers say they are amazed to learn just how often guns are actually being fired in their cities. Police have said that they can now respond to incidents they may never have known about before and to events of multiple calls much quicker and accurately. In one city, police responded to a Shot Spotter alarm that went off two days after the network was installed and found two men firing shots from a stolen pistol. According to police reports, it took the officers only three minutes to arrive at the location of the incident. The pistol had been stolen just 15 minutes earlier.
In Redwood City, law enforcement officials recorded nearly 400 gunshots on New Year's Eve in 1998. Most are thought to have been "celebratory" shots fired into the air. On New Year's Eve 2002, the city recorded fewer than 10. With the gunshot detection systems, crime has decreased and it has been attributed to a combination of the gunshot detection systems and a widespread campaign to let residents know that they could get caught, said Chris Rasmussen, executive director of the Redwood City Police Activities League.
The FBI brought a Shot Spotter system into Franklin County in an attempt to catch the alleged Ohio sniper wanted for a number of shootings in the area. Though the system did not directly lead to the arrest of the suspect, an FBI representative said he wished his department could have kept the system after the investigation. "It's an incredibly good system," he said. "It gave us the ability to respond very, very quickly to shots fired.... You never knew which one could have been the right call."
Following what was said to be the most violent year in Boston, Councilor Rob Consalvo proposed that city officials look into installing gunshot detection systems because only 20% to 30% of gunshots are reported to authorities because people fear the repercussions for reporting the shots.
Conversely, public safety does not come without a high price tag. The systems can cost tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on how many devices are being installed and what the unit's capabilities are. Police departments can decide whether they want to make them bulletproof and whether they want to make the units conspicuous so residents know the devices are in the area. In the Chicago units, they have large police stars on the side and blue lights on top that flash when the system is activated. But is that a good thing? Do they really want to announce to the criminal suspect that police are on the way and they should leave or hide to avoid being caught?
As America continues to enhance homeland security measures, it is interesting to find out that PDAs may soon play an important role in early detection of a problem. The company Proxity is working on the development of the On Alert Gunshot Detection System (GDS) that will allow a device to capture data related to gunshots and send it to law enforcement officers via a wirelessly connected PDA for a faster response. Future versions may also include the ability to pick up people's screams or natural disasters to provide for faster emergency response.
Safety Dynamics, Inc. has been continuously working on advancements and continually adds sound signatures to be part of the DSNN library of recognized sounds. Training the DSNN to recognize other signatures, like a running diesel truck engine, is under way. What will set this technology apart will be the level of recognition even when background noise levels are high.
While the new technology is fascinating and reassuring that police crime fighting and prevention have not lagged behind in the cave man progression of technology there are questions to be considered.
Can technology in the software truly tell the difference between sounds of gun fire and trucks / cars that back fire?
Will the units know the difference between a shoot out and some immature malicious people driving around throwing firecrackers out the window?
Are we, as the public they protect willing to accept that our safety comes with a high price tag and are we willing to pay the price?
With so many negative police articles, discussions, debates and even witnessing police present tickets for the least harmful of civil offenses, sometimes on a daily basis... we still need a structured police force with the capability to respond to criminal offenses.
Employment positions that need to be filled by police and detectives is expected to grow as much as 30% in the next 7 years.
However, there is a debate in our security conscious society that could do us more harm than good if we continue to work against police instead of with them and vice versa.
As a result, some city police forces are having trouble filling vacant positions with qualified candidates. As we demand that police do more about drug related crimes, an increase will rise for police services. The police of today needs the technology of 3 years from now in order to prevent criminals who have tomorrow's technology yesterday.
Law enforcement jobs provide a great deal of security after you pass probation. There is job security, the pay is good, the benefits are on average very good, and there is an excellent pension plan and there is always a step on the career ladder. In addition, Police Officers have a career that makes a real difference in people's lives and helps to make communities safer.
It's definitely not the glamour career of celebrities, but it does allow you to know you are making a difference and you are part of something valuable...even if there are a few dings in the shield.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/PoliceOfficialsAndNewCrimeDetectionAndPreventionTechnology
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
College Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship»» has been steadily growing as the fastest and hottest college course on college campuses and at home attending online colleges. The line of work has grown explosively in the past five years, with successful business owners and college alumni driving thousands of dollars into the creation of new businesses that are related to their college studies. Several colleges now offer curriculum in entrepreneurship.
About 400,000 undergraduate and graduate students took at least one entrepreneurship course in the past academic year, estimates Paul Magelli, senior scholar in residence at the Kauffman Foundation, compared with possibly 24,000 10 years ago. At a University Management college only one in four of the juniors who apply for a major in entrepreneurship will get into the program. At the Wharton School, the most popular double major among MBAs for three of the last four years has been finance and entrepreneurship.
However, even the best program of study can't sprinkle entrepreneurial pixie dust on students. The goals of these programs are considerably more commonplace. They offer instruction in the basic building blocks of business to equip students with some insight into the world of new ventures.
The insight comes from a combination of academics and experienced entrepreneurs. College Entrepreneurship is a relatively new subject being taught, few of the academics teaching in these programs have degrees in entrepreneurship. Instead, they hold PhDs in subjects such as Management. Most schools also rely mostly on lecturers by instructors who are entrepreneurs themselves or former entrepreneurs who teach from their own experience.
Most colleges agree a mix of practicing entrepreneurship experience and teaching / theory is best. "If you have mainly entrepreneurs [teaching], you have the chance that too many war stories are being told," cautions Steven S. Rogers, director of the Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice at Northwestern University's Kellogg School and a professor in entrepreneurial finance. "And with too many academics, you have the possibility that no one knows the realities of entrepreneurship."
College students who focus on entrepreneurship as part of an undergraduate or MBA degree typically take a handful of classes that may include how to write a business plan, the ins and outs of financing a startup, how to manage a fast-growing enterprise, and negotiating an acquisition.
Which type of program might be right for you depends not just on your own purposes as an entrepreneur but on where you are in your college schooling, the teaching style you believe you'll respond to best, and how much time you're willing to devote to a college and participating in class.
Last year, Jennifer Iannolo thought she'd go back to school for an MBA in entrepreneurship and use that time to develop her next company. But she was rejected by Oxford University which turned out to be a great bit of luck. She now has her rejection letter framed in her office. The day after it arrived, she dove into work for the Gilded Fork, her new online media startup. She's hardly pining for more time on campus. Mostly, she says, she's using "what I learned by being in the trenches."
The students who are eager to get their hands dirty and start a business say they have learned valuable lessons. One of the most important: the ability to evaluate a situation in an analytic, dispassionate way. Another plus of being in a entrepreneurship program is the chance to surround yourself with others who are just as focused The degrees are attractive to big employers looking for executives to drive internal innovation.
Entrepreneurship is as viable a pathway to a career direction as career-tech training or college degree programs and is one of the only way to truly control your destiny.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/CollegeEntrepreneurship
About 400,000 undergraduate and graduate students took at least one entrepreneurship course in the past academic year, estimates Paul Magelli, senior scholar in residence at the Kauffman Foundation, compared with possibly 24,000 10 years ago. At a University Management college only one in four of the juniors who apply for a major in entrepreneurship will get into the program. At the Wharton School, the most popular double major among MBAs for three of the last four years has been finance and entrepreneurship.
However, even the best program of study can't sprinkle entrepreneurial pixie dust on students. The goals of these programs are considerably more commonplace. They offer instruction in the basic building blocks of business to equip students with some insight into the world of new ventures.
The insight comes from a combination of academics and experienced entrepreneurs. College Entrepreneurship is a relatively new subject being taught, few of the academics teaching in these programs have degrees in entrepreneurship. Instead, they hold PhDs in subjects such as Management. Most schools also rely mostly on lecturers by instructors who are entrepreneurs themselves or former entrepreneurs who teach from their own experience.
Most colleges agree a mix of practicing entrepreneurship experience and teaching / theory is best. "If you have mainly entrepreneurs [teaching], you have the chance that too many war stories are being told," cautions Steven S. Rogers, director of the Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial Practice at Northwestern University's Kellogg School and a professor in entrepreneurial finance. "And with too many academics, you have the possibility that no one knows the realities of entrepreneurship."
College students who focus on entrepreneurship as part of an undergraduate or MBA degree typically take a handful of classes that may include how to write a business plan, the ins and outs of financing a startup, how to manage a fast-growing enterprise, and negotiating an acquisition.
Which type of program might be right for you depends not just on your own purposes as an entrepreneur but on where you are in your college schooling, the teaching style you believe you'll respond to best, and how much time you're willing to devote to a college and participating in class.
Last year, Jennifer Iannolo thought she'd go back to school for an MBA in entrepreneurship and use that time to develop her next company. But she was rejected by Oxford University which turned out to be a great bit of luck. She now has her rejection letter framed in her office. The day after it arrived, she dove into work for the Gilded Fork, her new online media startup. She's hardly pining for more time on campus. Mostly, she says, she's using "what I learned by being in the trenches."
The students who are eager to get their hands dirty and start a business say they have learned valuable lessons. One of the most important: the ability to evaluate a situation in an analytic, dispassionate way. Another plus of being in a entrepreneurship program is the chance to surround yourself with others who are just as focused The degrees are attractive to big employers looking for executives to drive internal innovation.
Entrepreneurship is as viable a pathway to a career direction as career-tech training or college degree programs and is one of the only way to truly control your destiny.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/CollegeEntrepreneurship
Military Veterans A Franchise Fit
A job search campaign after leaving the military is likely to seem loaded with more heartaches than military life ever did. Many military professionals with excellent job skills have had to lower their career expectations. They accept lesser positions to remain employed due to a lack of civilian understanding of how military training benefits a business.
This is particularly true for one or two term enlisted military personnel that are less well educated than their senior military cohorts. Several former military personnel members will accept jobs that do not commensurate for their skills and abilities they learned in the military. Few employers understand or will compensate adequately for maturity development, and leadership qualities.
Much too often, prospective employers offer lower wages to military retirees knowing they are receiving retired pay, and falsely believe retirees do not merit the same compensation as civilians applying for the same position.
However, the negative predisposition is dying and a new wave of successful former military personnel turned business owners are emerging. After completing military service, many military veterans are being sought after by franchise recruiters peddling small business ownership in the form of franchises.
High quality franchisees that have built or are building a reputation for quality and success are attracted to the self discipline, work ethic and perseverance needed to succeed both in the military and with franchise companies. Military personnel are experienced working within a system, which is a key skill for a franchisee ownership.
Dina Dwyer-Owens, President and Chief Executive of Dwyer Group Inc., is a Waco, Texas based company that owns seven franchise brands, and is also chairwoman of International Franchise Assn.'s Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, or Vet Fran. Vet Fran is a program started by her father, Don Dwyer, during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. The program, which offers franchise fee discounts to veterans, faltered after Dwyer died in 1994 and was recently revived by his daughter four years ago.
* In the first eight months of 2006, 231 franchises available for purchase participated in the program. Franchises included UPS Store, Dunkin Donuts and Molly Maids. This is up 30% in 2006 compared to the same period in 2005, the Vet Fran franchise group said.
* A total of 621 veterans bought franchised small businesses through the program in the first eight months of 2006 which is up 60% from 2005.
* The Small Business Administration estimates that it assisted 50% more veterans in 2006 than 2005. William Elmore, SBA associate administrator for veterans business development said "It's grown fairly significantly"
* Veterans own about 14% of all businesses with employees, according to the Small Business Administration. Choosing to buy a franchised small business instead of undertaking an independent business can address some of the concerns veterans may have about running their own business.
Former Marine Daniel Windler used a discount through the veterans franchise program to buy a Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning franchise in the Imperial Valley in 2003. Keeping things spotless was drilled into him during his four years as a Marine, he said. "The joke around the platoon always was, If nothing else, you can always be a janitor when you get out of the services," the Yucaipa resident said. I guess I took that literally.
"If we have a weakness, it's the business side, and franchising helps you take care of that weakness," said Chuck Southern, a veteran and corporate opportunities specialist at the VA's Center for Veterans Enterprise.
For those who have business concerns, there in assistance available in a variety of forms.
They include
* Small Business Administration assistance programs
* Franchise Assistance
* College courses in Entrepreneurship - on campus and online. (Also see College Entrepreneurship )
"You'll hear a lot about the system...If you follow the system, you'll be OK," Kenneth E. Rusty Roberts Jr., a former Marine. "I'm not saying that it's easy. It's not. It's very hard. But if you follow it, you will be all right."
http://www.career-opportunities.net/MilitaryVeteransAFranchiseFit
This is particularly true for one or two term enlisted military personnel that are less well educated than their senior military cohorts. Several former military personnel members will accept jobs that do not commensurate for their skills and abilities they learned in the military. Few employers understand or will compensate adequately for maturity development, and leadership qualities.
Much too often, prospective employers offer lower wages to military retirees knowing they are receiving retired pay, and falsely believe retirees do not merit the same compensation as civilians applying for the same position.
However, the negative predisposition is dying and a new wave of successful former military personnel turned business owners are emerging. After completing military service, many military veterans are being sought after by franchise recruiters peddling small business ownership in the form of franchises.
High quality franchisees that have built or are building a reputation for quality and success are attracted to the self discipline, work ethic and perseverance needed to succeed both in the military and with franchise companies. Military personnel are experienced working within a system, which is a key skill for a franchisee ownership.
Dina Dwyer-Owens, President and Chief Executive of Dwyer Group Inc., is a Waco, Texas based company that owns seven franchise brands, and is also chairwoman of International Franchise Assn.'s Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative, or Vet Fran. Vet Fran is a program started by her father, Don Dwyer, during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. The program, which offers franchise fee discounts to veterans, faltered after Dwyer died in 1994 and was recently revived by his daughter four years ago.
* In the first eight months of 2006, 231 franchises available for purchase participated in the program. Franchises included UPS Store, Dunkin Donuts and Molly Maids. This is up 30% in 2006 compared to the same period in 2005, the Vet Fran franchise group said.
* A total of 621 veterans bought franchised small businesses through the program in the first eight months of 2006 which is up 60% from 2005.
* The Small Business Administration estimates that it assisted 50% more veterans in 2006 than 2005. William Elmore, SBA associate administrator for veterans business development said "It's grown fairly significantly"
* Veterans own about 14% of all businesses with employees, according to the Small Business Administration. Choosing to buy a franchised small business instead of undertaking an independent business can address some of the concerns veterans may have about running their own business.
Former Marine Daniel Windler used a discount through the veterans franchise program to buy a Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning franchise in the Imperial Valley in 2003. Keeping things spotless was drilled into him during his four years as a Marine, he said. "The joke around the platoon always was, If nothing else, you can always be a janitor when you get out of the services," the Yucaipa resident said. I guess I took that literally.
"If we have a weakness, it's the business side, and franchising helps you take care of that weakness," said Chuck Southern, a veteran and corporate opportunities specialist at the VA's Center for Veterans Enterprise.
For those who have business concerns, there in assistance available in a variety of forms.
They include
* Small Business Administration assistance programs
* Franchise Assistance
* College courses in Entrepreneurship - on campus and online. (Also see College Entrepreneurship )
"You'll hear a lot about the system...If you follow the system, you'll be OK," Kenneth E. Rusty Roberts Jr., a former Marine. "I'm not saying that it's easy. It's not. It's very hard. But if you follow it, you will be all right."
http://www.career-opportunities.net/MilitaryVeteransAFranchiseFit
Medical Lab Technicians Help Discover New Medical Advances
Must of use want to know that something we did made a difference in anther's life.
Some people donate to charity or give what we can no longer use to thrift shops to raise funds. Others are speakers or authors. It can be easy to forget the people working directly in the heart of research. They're not in the limelight of the good causes but they're work is essential. The teams that discover new information can consist of several specialists as well as Assistants.
Medical Lab Technicians work in clinics, nursing homes, public health facilities, and laboratories. They are a combination of medicine and various fields of science. They perform lab tests in a wide variety of areas such as hematology, immunology, and microbiology (study of microscopic organisms and their effects.)
Medical Laboratory Environments
Medical laboratory environments combine the use of research and medical instruments and techniques with the application of speculative knowledge to perform tests on tissue specimens, blood samples and other body fluids. The tests and procedures that Medical Laboratory Technologists perform provide critical information enabling doctors to diagnose, treat and monitor a patient's condition.
It was recently discovered that black soybeans could prevent Diabetes. A new study from Korea reveals a diet rich in black soybeans could help control weight, prevent diabetes, and lower fat and cholesterol levels. The study fed 32 rats a diet of black soybeans and fatty foods. After two weeks, the rats getting 10 percent of their energy from black soy gained half as much weight as rats not getting any black soy in their diets. The total cholesterol also dropped by 25 percent, and LDL cholesterol fell by 60 percent in the black soy group. The study included Medical Lab Technicians in gathering information for documentation and study assistance.
Do You Want to Make A Difference? In addition to an interest in medicine a medical laboratory technician must be accurate and dedicate. They should be self-motivated, and take the initiative to do what must be done everyday. Medical laboratory technicians are problem solvers and like challenge and responsibility.
Medical Laboratory Technicians are one of the largest groups of health care professionals, and their career outlook is very positive due to an impending national shortages. Medical Laboratory Technicians also find challenging employment in other areas than in laboratories. Public health laboratories to forensic and pharmaceutical laboratories to consulting; Medical Laboratory Technicians have a variety of options.
* Research & Product Development
* Supervision/Administration/Management
* Education
* Public Health/Infection Control
* Technical Support
* Quality Assurance/Total Quality Improvement
* Forensic Biological Sciences
http://www.career-opportunities.net/MedicalLabTechniciansCareerEducation
Some people donate to charity or give what we can no longer use to thrift shops to raise funds. Others are speakers or authors. It can be easy to forget the people working directly in the heart of research. They're not in the limelight of the good causes but they're work is essential. The teams that discover new information can consist of several specialists as well as Assistants.
Medical Lab Technicians work in clinics, nursing homes, public health facilities, and laboratories. They are a combination of medicine and various fields of science. They perform lab tests in a wide variety of areas such as hematology, immunology, and microbiology (study of microscopic organisms and their effects.)
Medical Laboratory Environments
Medical laboratory environments combine the use of research and medical instruments and techniques with the application of speculative knowledge to perform tests on tissue specimens, blood samples and other body fluids. The tests and procedures that Medical Laboratory Technologists perform provide critical information enabling doctors to diagnose, treat and monitor a patient's condition.
It was recently discovered that black soybeans could prevent Diabetes. A new study from Korea reveals a diet rich in black soybeans could help control weight, prevent diabetes, and lower fat and cholesterol levels. The study fed 32 rats a diet of black soybeans and fatty foods. After two weeks, the rats getting 10 percent of their energy from black soy gained half as much weight as rats not getting any black soy in their diets. The total cholesterol also dropped by 25 percent, and LDL cholesterol fell by 60 percent in the black soy group. The study included Medical Lab Technicians in gathering information for documentation and study assistance.
Do You Want to Make A Difference? In addition to an interest in medicine a medical laboratory technician must be accurate and dedicate. They should be self-motivated, and take the initiative to do what must be done everyday. Medical laboratory technicians are problem solvers and like challenge and responsibility.
Medical Laboratory Technicians are one of the largest groups of health care professionals, and their career outlook is very positive due to an impending national shortages. Medical Laboratory Technicians also find challenging employment in other areas than in laboratories. Public health laboratories to forensic and pharmaceutical laboratories to consulting; Medical Laboratory Technicians have a variety of options.
* Research & Product Development
* Supervision/Administration/Management
* Education
* Public Health/Infection Control
* Technical Support
* Quality Assurance/Total Quality Improvement
* Forensic Biological Sciences
http://www.career-opportunities.net/MedicalLabTechniciansCareerEducation
Video Game Tester Jobs
A large majority of video game enthusiasts want two things. One - get their hands on the next potentially Best Game of {month} (or game console). Two - experience the sweet success of being paid to test video games. With all the excitement of gaming consoles such as PS3 it's no surprise that video game testing lures the video game day dreamers. Here is a look at the different types of video game tester jobs that are available.
Blogger Video Game Tester
People search the online web for information and reviews about the latest game releases. Some very smart gamers are filling that demand by putting up their own websites and blogs to promote they're reviews as they play them. Many reviews, websites and blogs include tips, screenshots and game accessory updates. By adding Google Adsense ads and other advertising banners, Blogger Video Game Testers create their own video game testing business that makes money everyday - just for playing games and telling others about it.
Freelance Video Game Tester
There is some gamers that have a bit more experience as well as motivation that helps them take they're game testing ambitions to the next level. These gamers actively seek out companies who produce games and offer to test their upcoming release for bugs, playability and other features. This type of work pays well and requires the video game tester to be able to communicate and write very clearly. The tester must be able to communicate his / her thoughts regarding why a specific aspect of a game is good or bad. As a freelance video game tester, you'll be expected to play unreleased games and provide written feedback as instructed by the developer and return this information within a specified time frame. However, you will also be expected to keep your mouth shut. Confidentiality is one of the biggest concerns for video game makers. They must feel that the video game tester they hire are not only video game enthusiast, but professionals who will not reveal any unreleased game information.
Full Time Company Game Tester
The nirvana of video game testing. It is possible to get hired by large game developers for a full time game testing position, but they are very difficult to get. They require a high level of communication and writing skills plus plenty of experience in a variety of skills and attributes. The job can offer a high paying, secure, full-time job doing what you enjoy most - gaming! On the other hand, you may spend 40 hours a week playing the exact same game and recording multiple reports on game strategies, functionality, game maneuvering, game errors and character design.
Many gamers build up the experience needed to get these types of positions by working as freelance video game testers until they've built up a solid resume of completed assignments. A bit of time spent sharpening up your writing skills combined with your interest in gaming and a desire to share your knowledge with others can easily add up to a great job!
http://www.career-opportunities.net/VideoGamesTechnologyCareersJobOpportunities
Blogger Video Game Tester
People search the online web for information and reviews about the latest game releases. Some very smart gamers are filling that demand by putting up their own websites and blogs to promote they're reviews as they play them. Many reviews, websites and blogs include tips, screenshots and game accessory updates. By adding Google Adsense ads and other advertising banners, Blogger Video Game Testers create their own video game testing business that makes money everyday - just for playing games and telling others about it.
Freelance Video Game Tester
There is some gamers that have a bit more experience as well as motivation that helps them take they're game testing ambitions to the next level. These gamers actively seek out companies who produce games and offer to test their upcoming release for bugs, playability and other features. This type of work pays well and requires the video game tester to be able to communicate and write very clearly. The tester must be able to communicate his / her thoughts regarding why a specific aspect of a game is good or bad. As a freelance video game tester, you'll be expected to play unreleased games and provide written feedback as instructed by the developer and return this information within a specified time frame. However, you will also be expected to keep your mouth shut. Confidentiality is one of the biggest concerns for video game makers. They must feel that the video game tester they hire are not only video game enthusiast, but professionals who will not reveal any unreleased game information.
Full Time Company Game Tester
The nirvana of video game testing. It is possible to get hired by large game developers for a full time game testing position, but they are very difficult to get. They require a high level of communication and writing skills plus plenty of experience in a variety of skills and attributes. The job can offer a high paying, secure, full-time job doing what you enjoy most - gaming! On the other hand, you may spend 40 hours a week playing the exact same game and recording multiple reports on game strategies, functionality, game maneuvering, game errors and character design.
Many gamers build up the experience needed to get these types of positions by working as freelance video game testers until they've built up a solid resume of completed assignments. A bit of time spent sharpening up your writing skills combined with your interest in gaming and a desire to share your knowledge with others can easily add up to a great job!
http://www.career-opportunities.net/VideoGamesTechnologyCareersJobOpportunities
Product Development
My favorite company product development story is from Crayola Crayons. Edward Binney and Harold Smith developed a colorful new update of European colored sticks of charcoal and oil which were orignaly, wax substitutes for the oil in they're dustless chalk. The intended use was to mark they're shipping crates and boxes. Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith realized that the new wax crayon they had developed would provide a neater and more affordable alternative to costly imported crayons for American schools.
In 1903, the first Crayola crayons were offered to the American public for the first time; they came in a box of eight and retailed for about five cents. Today, there are over one hundred different types of crayons being developed. New crayons include crayons that: sparkle with glitter, glow in the dark, smell like flowers, change colors, and wash off walls.
In addition, Crayola crayon product development efforts have created generations of fun with products such as:
Squeezable 3-D Paint and Silly Scents Crayons, Markers and pencils. The scents include crazy fun names such as Alien Armpit, Dragon Drool and Zombie Laundry.
What is Product Development?
It is the process of creating new, replacement or upgraded products for a company to serve the needs and or wants for consumers.
Every single product company in the world has some kind of product development department, team or individual working on one hypothesis - what will consumers buy?
* Pharmaceutical product development creates new medications
* Automobiles product development teams create sleeker, faster and or more functional cars / trucks
* Technology product development groups create the newest tech crazy gadgets such as Gigaball
Product developers take day dreams, words and concepts and turn them into sellable products. Proctor and Gamble was the original in creating the first career position of Product Development in 1924. This wasn't extraordinary technology business competition... It was soaps, candles and detergents.
Today, many companies select product development team members the way some people select medical doctors, on knowledge. When considering an addition to the product development team, they already have the first thing that comes to mind product concept. Potential product development employees should promote their primarily area of expertise or enthusiasm in order to secure a position in the industry of their choice.
Product Development is a fantastic career for those who love bringing to life new ideas. Some of the career responsibilities include:
* Social Design
* Product Life Cycle Management
* Brand Management
* Marketing
Education needed for Product Development
Depending on what area of expertise you want to enter will guide which degree you need to obtain.
* Food Product Development: A degree in Food Science and or Culinary Arts
* Software / Technology Product Development: A degree in Computer Science
* Consumer Product Development (shopping bags, coffee cups, unusual gadgets»»): A degree in Product Design
http://www.career-opportunities.net/ProductDevelopmentDesigningCareersJobsEducation
In 1903, the first Crayola crayons were offered to the American public for the first time; they came in a box of eight and retailed for about five cents. Today, there are over one hundred different types of crayons being developed. New crayons include crayons that: sparkle with glitter, glow in the dark, smell like flowers, change colors, and wash off walls.
In addition, Crayola crayon product development efforts have created generations of fun with products such as:
Squeezable 3-D Paint and Silly Scents Crayons, Markers and pencils. The scents include crazy fun names such as Alien Armpit, Dragon Drool and Zombie Laundry.
What is Product Development?
It is the process of creating new, replacement or upgraded products for a company to serve the needs and or wants for consumers.
Every single product company in the world has some kind of product development department, team or individual working on one hypothesis - what will consumers buy?
* Pharmaceutical product development creates new medications
* Automobiles product development teams create sleeker, faster and or more functional cars / trucks
* Technology product development groups create the newest tech crazy gadgets such as Gigaball
Product developers take day dreams, words and concepts and turn them into sellable products. Proctor and Gamble was the original in creating the first career position of Product Development in 1924. This wasn't extraordinary technology business competition... It was soaps, candles and detergents.
Today, many companies select product development team members the way some people select medical doctors, on knowledge. When considering an addition to the product development team, they already have the first thing that comes to mind product concept. Potential product development employees should promote their primarily area of expertise or enthusiasm in order to secure a position in the industry of their choice.
Product Development is a fantastic career for those who love bringing to life new ideas. Some of the career responsibilities include:
* Social Design
* Product Life Cycle Management
* Brand Management
* Marketing
Education needed for Product Development
Depending on what area of expertise you want to enter will guide which degree you need to obtain.
* Food Product Development: A degree in Food Science and or Culinary Arts
* Software / Technology Product Development: A degree in Computer Science
* Consumer Product Development (shopping bags, coffee cups, unusual gadgets»»): A degree in Product Design
http://www.career-opportunities.net/ProductDevelopmentDesigningCareersJobsEducation
A Career Where You Never Grow Old & You Never Grow Up
George Bernard Shaw, famous playwright, Nobel Prize recipient and vocal critic and advocate was an innovative thinker. Some may say that spending all day playing with toys isn't a wise career move. However, if your creating the toys than you're an Industrial Designer. Industrial Designers combine their artistic talent with research, fun and functional toys and whimsical products.
Hot Wheels project designers are devoted to the miniature toy cars, games and play sets. At any given time, a designer is working on three to six different projects in various stages of development. Industrial Designer's work exists in a variety of stages. Everything from drawings and designs of products and toys to more administrative tasks such as emails and production meetings.
Of course the best part is testing the toys.
Being an Industrial Designer takes planning. Most Industrial Designers attend an art college with a degree in product design and sometimes continue their education with a master's degree in industrial design. However, there is a wide variety of careers available to Industrial Designers where you can work successfuly with an art degree. Industrial design is the profession that determines the form of a manufactured product, shaping it to fit the people who use it. They look for innovative and better ways to do things.
They approach new ideas and problems by asking, "How do people want to travel?" rather than, "Let's build another car."
Industrial designers also design packaging, store displays, or trade show signs and booths. Their industrial design knowledge may be applied to administrative details, such as developing guidelines or standards for using the product they've created.
Sample Career Titles
1. Product Designer
2. Technical Illustrator
3. Development Engineer
4. Production / Project Manager
5. Exhibit Designer
6. Interior Designer
7. Product Researcher
8. Consumer Researcher
9. Project Designer Estimator
10. Lights Designers
Salary: Commercial and industrial designers earn an average salary of about $57,000, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/CareersToyProductIndustrialDesigning
Hot Wheels project designers are devoted to the miniature toy cars, games and play sets. At any given time, a designer is working on three to six different projects in various stages of development. Industrial Designer's work exists in a variety of stages. Everything from drawings and designs of products and toys to more administrative tasks such as emails and production meetings.
Of course the best part is testing the toys.
Being an Industrial Designer takes planning. Most Industrial Designers attend an art college with a degree in product design and sometimes continue their education with a master's degree in industrial design. However, there is a wide variety of careers available to Industrial Designers where you can work successfuly with an art degree. Industrial design is the profession that determines the form of a manufactured product, shaping it to fit the people who use it. They look for innovative and better ways to do things.
They approach new ideas and problems by asking, "How do people want to travel?" rather than, "Let's build another car."
Industrial designers also design packaging, store displays, or trade show signs and booths. Their industrial design knowledge may be applied to administrative details, such as developing guidelines or standards for using the product they've created.
Sample Career Titles
1. Product Designer
2. Technical Illustrator
3. Development Engineer
4. Production / Project Manager
5. Exhibit Designer
6. Interior Designer
7. Product Researcher
8. Consumer Researcher
9. Project Designer Estimator
10. Lights Designers
Salary: Commercial and industrial designers earn an average salary of about $57,000, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/CareersToyProductIndustrialDesigning
What is Animation Marketing?
Working in animation doesn't always mean working at an animation desk. If you love animation but do not posses the talent for animation, you can still work in the industry.
Today's professional marketers are developing business strategies in a rapidly changing media environment. To keep up with the media revolution, businesses are hiring marketing professionals that combine a variety of marketing media strategists.
Marketers use animation marketing to detail the functional operation of a product and or services. Characters bring to life product or services of the particular company. Animation can be building an interactive catalog allowing customers to identify and purchase products without the need for technical assistance.
Ecommerce is opening the door for endless opportunities. The use of 3D animation for web and other media marketing has exploded over the last decade. One great way to get your foot in the door of an animation studio is through an internship position while still in animation school.
Anne Globe»», the new head of marketing at the Dreamworks Animation studio, has a laundry list of responsibilities, leading a huge department at a huge studio.
* Maintaining and developing the promotional partnerships of the animation studio.
* Working with public relations firms to market the studio's upcoming animation features.
* Developing merchandising campaigns promoting each animation feature the studio produces.
Guinness»» has come up with a clever ad for their Liquid Gold beverages. The advertising uses simple concepts with animation.
If you like challenges and enjoy animation Animation Marketing may be perfect for you.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/CareersTrainingAnimationMarketing
Today's professional marketers are developing business strategies in a rapidly changing media environment. To keep up with the media revolution, businesses are hiring marketing professionals that combine a variety of marketing media strategists.
Marketers use animation marketing to detail the functional operation of a product and or services. Characters bring to life product or services of the particular company. Animation can be building an interactive catalog allowing customers to identify and purchase products without the need for technical assistance.
Ecommerce is opening the door for endless opportunities. The use of 3D animation for web and other media marketing has exploded over the last decade. One great way to get your foot in the door of an animation studio is through an internship position while still in animation school.
Anne Globe»», the new head of marketing at the Dreamworks Animation studio, has a laundry list of responsibilities, leading a huge department at a huge studio.
* Maintaining and developing the promotional partnerships of the animation studio.
* Working with public relations firms to market the studio's upcoming animation features.
* Developing merchandising campaigns promoting each animation feature the studio produces.
Guinness»» has come up with a clever ad for their Liquid Gold beverages. The advertising uses simple concepts with animation.
If you like challenges and enjoy animation Animation Marketing may be perfect for you.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/CareersTrainingAnimationMarketing
Personal Trainer Careers May Be the Next Big Career Trend
Socializing instead of sweating - When you get distracted by a long conversation, you may not move as much or lift the weights as hard as you would otherwise. Personal trainers exist to make you question if H&$! is more pleasant than your gym time.
Following the same old routine - You hit the gym on autopilot. Enough activity to keep your heart healthy but not gain any muscle or lose much more weight beyond a certain point.
Incorrectly using the equipment - Take it from someone with an alphabet soup of health problems... This is bad!
At one point I had actually considered becoming a Personal Trainer, than I decided I loved my chocolate Zingers, Chai Lattes, work free weekends and laziness way too much. But for others who can maintain the image that people think Personal Trainers should look like (lean and all muscle) than being a personal trainer is an ideal career for you.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fitness & Health trainers / coaches, government economists expect jobs in fitness training, health coaches and a variety of aerobics instruction to grow much faster than the average for all careers through 2014. However, many people have to start with part-time jobs. The greater variety of skills you have, the better your chances of making a living in this field.
In addition, businesses are waking up to the fact that reshaping the fitness of their employees can shave off thousands of dollar pounds off their Worker's Compensation expenses.
Health troubles arising from obesity alone are estimated to cost U.S. companies $117 billion a year, according to a report by former Surgeon General, David Satcher. With Worker's Compensation medical bills soaring, more corporations are swapping their 'After Care' health insurance policies for proactive programs that promote fitness and health to staff. Yet the majority of corporate health budgets are still devoted to treating the effects of our inactive office-bound lifestyles and not the cause of the problem.
Public health experts agree that a more physically fit population would lower health care costs, reduce governmental spending, resulting in fewer illnesses and improve worker productivity. At some point within the 2007 calendar year, congress may approve the Workplace Health Improvement Program»» - The Whip Act (insert joke here) would exempt a company's contributions for the costs of fitness center membership fees from an employee's income tax.
Current tax law requires employees to pay income tax on any fitness center membership benefit they provide to an employee. The WHIP Act would exempt a company from paying that tax, helping many smaller businesses who would like to offer the benefits to they're employees. It also would be an important step in encouraging people to take on a more healthily lifestyle.
If the bill H.R.1634»» passes, the career opportunities for personal trainers will greatly increase and produce a new search for professionals to fill the jobs and career openings. Not only at gyms, but in a variety of health and physical activity related businesses.
These could include:
* Recreation Leaders
* Recreation Supervisors
* Directors of Recreation and Parks
* Camp Counselors (kids and adults - summer, school and personal vacations)
* Fitness Trainers
* Personal Trainers
* Aerobics / Activity instructors
* Health Coaches
As people spend more time and money on fitness and recreation, and as businesses increasingly offer wellness, fitness, and recreation programs to their employees, job availability for health related fitness careers is going to increase.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/EmployerHealthTrendsPersonalTrainerCareers
Following the same old routine - You hit the gym on autopilot. Enough activity to keep your heart healthy but not gain any muscle or lose much more weight beyond a certain point.
Incorrectly using the equipment - Take it from someone with an alphabet soup of health problems... This is bad!
At one point I had actually considered becoming a Personal Trainer, than I decided I loved my chocolate Zingers, Chai Lattes, work free weekends and laziness way too much. But for others who can maintain the image that people think Personal Trainers should look like (lean and all muscle) than being a personal trainer is an ideal career for you.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fitness & Health trainers / coaches, government economists expect jobs in fitness training, health coaches and a variety of aerobics instruction to grow much faster than the average for all careers through 2014. However, many people have to start with part-time jobs. The greater variety of skills you have, the better your chances of making a living in this field.
In addition, businesses are waking up to the fact that reshaping the fitness of their employees can shave off thousands of dollar pounds off their Worker's Compensation expenses.
Health troubles arising from obesity alone are estimated to cost U.S. companies $117 billion a year, according to a report by former Surgeon General, David Satcher. With Worker's Compensation medical bills soaring, more corporations are swapping their 'After Care' health insurance policies for proactive programs that promote fitness and health to staff. Yet the majority of corporate health budgets are still devoted to treating the effects of our inactive office-bound lifestyles and not the cause of the problem.
Public health experts agree that a more physically fit population would lower health care costs, reduce governmental spending, resulting in fewer illnesses and improve worker productivity. At some point within the 2007 calendar year, congress may approve the Workplace Health Improvement Program»» - The Whip Act (insert joke here) would exempt a company's contributions for the costs of fitness center membership fees from an employee's income tax.
Current tax law requires employees to pay income tax on any fitness center membership benefit they provide to an employee. The WHIP Act would exempt a company from paying that tax, helping many smaller businesses who would like to offer the benefits to they're employees. It also would be an important step in encouraging people to take on a more healthily lifestyle.
If the bill H.R.1634»» passes, the career opportunities for personal trainers will greatly increase and produce a new search for professionals to fill the jobs and career openings. Not only at gyms, but in a variety of health and physical activity related businesses.
These could include:
* Recreation Leaders
* Recreation Supervisors
* Directors of Recreation and Parks
* Camp Counselors (kids and adults - summer, school and personal vacations)
* Fitness Trainers
* Personal Trainers
* Aerobics / Activity instructors
* Health Coaches
As people spend more time and money on fitness and recreation, and as businesses increasingly offer wellness, fitness, and recreation programs to their employees, job availability for health related fitness careers is going to increase.
http://www.career-opportunities.net/EmployerHealthTrendsPersonalTrainerCareers
Assessment Academy Announces Two Exciting Training Opportunities for Career Professionals
Fresno, CA (PRWEB) August 30, 2007 -- Executive coaches and career development professionals' long wait for an affordable, valid, and reliable personality type assessment is over.
Assessment Academy, a division of Career Coach Academy, announced Friday they are offering certification training in administering, interpreting, and utilizing the Golden Personality Type Profiler (GPTP) at a deeply discounted rate that finally puts four-letter type certification within the easy grasp of coaching and consulting professionals worldwide.
Securing certification to administer a personality type assessment, similar to the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), used to require a Masters degree, previous coursework in psychometrics, and serious cash flow, but not anymore. Unlike similar training programs that typically run around $1225 and take three to five days away from the office to complete, the GPTP training is open to anyone, requires no pre-work, no lost time away from the office, and no travel or lodging expenses -- saving course participants well in excess of $1,000.
John Golden, Ed.D. will conduct the six-hour training that will be divided into three two-hour classes. The course includes one free GPTP assessment and is scheduled to begin September 12, 2007, taking place via a teleconference bridge line. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to purchase future assessments to use with their clients for a nominal fee exclusively through Harcourt Assessment at www.harcourtassessment.com.
Nancy Branton, Assessment Academy's co-founder said, "Being able to offer this valuable training is a wish come true for me. I know the insights career professionals will gain from this course will improve their ability to coach others toward enhanced relationships and increased productivity." Susan Whitcomb, also of Assessment Academy, noted "Getting trained myself several years ago in personality type was a huge win for me and something that has helped me tremendously in my interactions with clients, colleagues, family members, and just about everyone."
What is so remarkable about the GPTP? While critics have long contended that type-oriented approaches to personality are too simplistic and often inaccurate, the GPTP overcomes those limitations. Not only does this assessment generate a Jungian four-letter personality type, it also delivers a comprehensive report that delves into subtle facets that make up one's personality type.
The report produced by the GPTP is unique in that it:
* Is geared toward identifying behaviors,
* Examines both work and leisure situations,
* Includes thirty-six Facet Scales within the four Global Scales, allowing individual personalities to emerge, and
* Has an additional Global Scale with two additional Facet Scales that measure response to daily stressors.
Continuing its goal of providing high-quality assessment resources to leadership and career professionals, Assessment Academy is equally pleased to offer four hours of CareerLeader assessment training with James Waldroop, Ph.D. Dr. Waldroop is a former Harvard Business School professor and co-author of The 12 Bad Habits that Hold Good People Back. He is co-creator of the CareerLeader assessment that has helped guide the careers of more than 125,00 students and corporate employees worldwide.
CareerLeader offers profound insight by collectively looking at one's interests, work reward values, and abilities, as well as collecting 360-degree feedback on one's abilities. CareerLeader's philosophy is that collectively, these three things are the "hidden nuggets" often overlooked in setting a career course.
The CareerLeader training will be divided into two two-hour sessions, beginning on October 11, 2007 and wrapping up October 25, 2007, and includes two free test administrations.
To register for or get more information about the GPTP or CareerLeader training, or to see sample reports for either, please go to: http://www.leadershipcoachacademy.com/assessmentacademy.html
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Assessment Academy, a division of Career Coach Academy, announced Friday they are offering certification training in administering, interpreting, and utilizing the Golden Personality Type Profiler (GPTP) at a deeply discounted rate that finally puts four-letter type certification within the easy grasp of coaching and consulting professionals worldwide.
Securing certification to administer a personality type assessment, similar to the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), used to require a Masters degree, previous coursework in psychometrics, and serious cash flow, but not anymore. Unlike similar training programs that typically run around $1225 and take three to five days away from the office to complete, the GPTP training is open to anyone, requires no pre-work, no lost time away from the office, and no travel or lodging expenses -- saving course participants well in excess of $1,000.
John Golden, Ed.D. will conduct the six-hour training that will be divided into three two-hour classes. The course includes one free GPTP assessment and is scheduled to begin September 12, 2007, taking place via a teleconference bridge line. Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to purchase future assessments to use with their clients for a nominal fee exclusively through Harcourt Assessment at www.harcourtassessment.com.
Nancy Branton, Assessment Academy's co-founder said, "Being able to offer this valuable training is a wish come true for me. I know the insights career professionals will gain from this course will improve their ability to coach others toward enhanced relationships and increased productivity." Susan Whitcomb, also of Assessment Academy, noted "Getting trained myself several years ago in personality type was a huge win for me and something that has helped me tremendously in my interactions with clients, colleagues, family members, and just about everyone."
What is so remarkable about the GPTP? While critics have long contended that type-oriented approaches to personality are too simplistic and often inaccurate, the GPTP overcomes those limitations. Not only does this assessment generate a Jungian four-letter personality type, it also delivers a comprehensive report that delves into subtle facets that make up one's personality type.
The report produced by the GPTP is unique in that it:
* Is geared toward identifying behaviors,
* Examines both work and leisure situations,
* Includes thirty-six Facet Scales within the four Global Scales, allowing individual personalities to emerge, and
* Has an additional Global Scale with two additional Facet Scales that measure response to daily stressors.
Continuing its goal of providing high-quality assessment resources to leadership and career professionals, Assessment Academy is equally pleased to offer four hours of CareerLeader assessment training with James Waldroop, Ph.D. Dr. Waldroop is a former Harvard Business School professor and co-author of The 12 Bad Habits that Hold Good People Back. He is co-creator of the CareerLeader assessment that has helped guide the careers of more than 125,00 students and corporate employees worldwide.
CareerLeader offers profound insight by collectively looking at one's interests, work reward values, and abilities, as well as collecting 360-degree feedback on one's abilities. CareerLeader's philosophy is that collectively, these three things are the "hidden nuggets" often overlooked in setting a career course.
The CareerLeader training will be divided into two two-hour sessions, beginning on October 11, 2007 and wrapping up October 25, 2007, and includes two free test administrations.
To register for or get more information about the GPTP or CareerLeader training, or to see sample reports for either, please go to: http://www.leadershipcoachacademy.com/assessmentacademy.html
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MCSE Job Opportunities: Your best career move in IT
Know about the different job opportunities that an MCSE Certified professional would qualify for. MCSE is the acronym for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. MCSE Certification is available for Microsoft Products operating out of Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003. Once a professional is MCSE Certified, he will be considered able to plan, design and implement Windows Server Solutions on the business infrastructure of the organization. What are the job opportunities for MCSE Certified Professionals?
Network Engineer - The main responsibilities associated with this role would be IT implementation & Supporting the clients' Network and Managed Services lines of business. The professional qualifying for the job would be expected to manage the networks of the organization in addition to strategizing the backup, firewall and security functions of the business infrastructure. Systems Engineer - The main responsibilities of a Systems Engineer is to ensure that he builds Windows Server Solutions on the business infrastructure of the organization. The professional should be capable of planning, designing and implementing solutions for products operating on the Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003 operating system. Professionals who have specialized in aspects like Messaging and Security on Windows Server 2003 environment can look forward to a challenging career with companies. Network Analyst - Many new companies are trying to establish their network architecture and infrastructure. A Network Analyst must be able to study various network solutions and recommend their findings from the feasibility study conducted on the network solutions. Systems Analyst - The main job responsibilities would include researching, planning and recommending software to the organization. Remember, the research, plan and recommendations must be in line with the business requirements of the software and the organization. High degree of expertise in doing gap analysis and feasibility study is desired to perform this job effectively.
Candidates could also open their careers to niche segments like Firewalls, Network Security, Business Infrastructure and many more. Candidates could also specialize in Cisco technologies and products which could diversify their knowledge base. As per statistics, the average salary for an MCSE Certified Professional has increased by 2% compared to the same time last year. As per estimates, 100,000 new jobs were added for MCSE Certified Professionals. Considering these staggering numbers, you should not be wasting any more time. Jump on to the bus immediately to avoid any further disappointment. Remember, getting an MCSE Certificate may not be enough for you to succeed in the job that you are doing. What will work for you is your dedication, commitment and willingness to learn on the job. As long as you are able to do your job well, following elementary rules of hard work, MCSE Job Opportunities will pave the way for a very exciting career ahead for you.
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Network Engineer - The main responsibilities associated with this role would be IT implementation & Supporting the clients' Network and Managed Services lines of business. The professional qualifying for the job would be expected to manage the networks of the organization in addition to strategizing the backup, firewall and security functions of the business infrastructure. Systems Engineer - The main responsibilities of a Systems Engineer is to ensure that he builds Windows Server Solutions on the business infrastructure of the organization. The professional should be capable of planning, designing and implementing solutions for products operating on the Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003 operating system. Professionals who have specialized in aspects like Messaging and Security on Windows Server 2003 environment can look forward to a challenging career with companies. Network Analyst - Many new companies are trying to establish their network architecture and infrastructure. A Network Analyst must be able to study various network solutions and recommend their findings from the feasibility study conducted on the network solutions. Systems Analyst - The main job responsibilities would include researching, planning and recommending software to the organization. Remember, the research, plan and recommendations must be in line with the business requirements of the software and the organization. High degree of expertise in doing gap analysis and feasibility study is desired to perform this job effectively.
Candidates could also open their careers to niche segments like Firewalls, Network Security, Business Infrastructure and many more. Candidates could also specialize in Cisco technologies and products which could diversify their knowledge base. As per statistics, the average salary for an MCSE Certified Professional has increased by 2% compared to the same time last year. As per estimates, 100,000 new jobs were added for MCSE Certified Professionals. Considering these staggering numbers, you should not be wasting any more time. Jump on to the bus immediately to avoid any further disappointment. Remember, getting an MCSE Certificate may not be enough for you to succeed in the job that you are doing. What will work for you is your dedication, commitment and willingness to learn on the job. As long as you are able to do your job well, following elementary rules of hard work, MCSE Job Opportunities will pave the way for a very exciting career ahead for you.
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Advance Your Accounting Career
Accounting has the potential to propel aspiring professionals to the top of the career ladder. In fact, many directors, board members, and chief financial officers started out as accountants.
A diverse range of exciting careers is available to accounting graduates. Individuals who wish to pursue public accounting should aim for entry-level positions in taxation, consulting services, and staff auditing. Such positions typically require one to work under a senior accountant. Typical tenures for these positions last from three to six years.
Most employers will consider professionals with bachelor's degrees in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. An aspiring accountant interested in a federal job should have at least a four-year accounting or related degree. Many employers prefer master's degrees in accounting.
Additionally, accounting professionals can acquire various professional qualifications to advance their careers. The most common designation acquired by accountants is the certified public accountant (CPA) designation. CPAs in the United States need to undertake continuing professional education (CPE) for 40 hours annually or 80 hours biannually to maintain their CPA licenses. Numerous professional agencies provide CPE by way of seminars, courses, and other training programs.
Graduates from accredited colleges with at least two years of experience as internal auditors can become qualified as certified internal auditors (CIAs) by the Institute of Auditors (IIA). The IIA confers three additional qualifications as well: the Certification in Control Self Assessment (CFSA), qualification as a certified government auditing professional (CGAP), and qualification as a certified financial services auditor (CFSA).
Additionally, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) confers the certified information systems auditor (CIFA) designation on professionals who have had five years of experience auditing computerized data-processing systems. Professionals who complete bachelor's degrees can obtain certified management accountant (CMA) qualifications from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) after passing the required examinations.
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants, an affiliate of the IMA, offers the CMA qualification to applicants who have at least two years' experience in management accounting. Moreover, the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT) offers such designations as accredited business accountant (ABA), accredited tax advisor (ATA), accredited tax preparer (ATP), and elder care specialist (ECS) to accountants who wish to specialize in tax preparation for small or medium-sized businesses.
Accountants have a range of career options from which to choose. The right combination of skills, experience, qualifications, and additional designations can serve as a passport to success and advancement in the accounting profession.
Accounting Career
Accounting Jobs
Finance Jobs
Nihil Aurora has been working for Accounting since its Launch. he has been a great help in Editing and Writing Department.
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A diverse range of exciting careers is available to accounting graduates. Individuals who wish to pursue public accounting should aim for entry-level positions in taxation, consulting services, and staff auditing. Such positions typically require one to work under a senior accountant. Typical tenures for these positions last from three to six years.
Most employers will consider professionals with bachelor's degrees in accounting, finance, or a related discipline. An aspiring accountant interested in a federal job should have at least a four-year accounting or related degree. Many employers prefer master's degrees in accounting.
Additionally, accounting professionals can acquire various professional qualifications to advance their careers. The most common designation acquired by accountants is the certified public accountant (CPA) designation. CPAs in the United States need to undertake continuing professional education (CPE) for 40 hours annually or 80 hours biannually to maintain their CPA licenses. Numerous professional agencies provide CPE by way of seminars, courses, and other training programs.
Graduates from accredited colleges with at least two years of experience as internal auditors can become qualified as certified internal auditors (CIAs) by the Institute of Auditors (IIA). The IIA confers three additional qualifications as well: the Certification in Control Self Assessment (CFSA), qualification as a certified government auditing professional (CGAP), and qualification as a certified financial services auditor (CFSA).
Additionally, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) confers the certified information systems auditor (CIFA) designation on professionals who have had five years of experience auditing computerized data-processing systems. Professionals who complete bachelor's degrees can obtain certified management accountant (CMA) qualifications from the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) after passing the required examinations.
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants, an affiliate of the IMA, offers the CMA qualification to applicants who have at least two years' experience in management accounting. Moreover, the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT) offers such designations as accredited business accountant (ABA), accredited tax advisor (ATA), accredited tax preparer (ATP), and elder care specialist (ECS) to accountants who wish to specialize in tax preparation for small or medium-sized businesses.
Accountants have a range of career options from which to choose. The right combination of skills, experience, qualifications, and additional designations can serve as a passport to success and advancement in the accounting profession.
Accounting Career
Accounting Jobs
Finance Jobs
Nihil Aurora has been working for Accounting since its Launch. he has been a great help in Editing and Writing Department.
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AmeriHealth Mercy Teams with Health Career Professionals, LLC to Staff New Health Program
Franklin, TN (PRWEB) September 7, 2007 -- AmeriHealth Mercy, the nation's largest family of managed Medicaid plans has retained Franklin, Tennessee based Health Career Professionals, LLC to fill more than 50 open positions for the Indiana CareSelect Program, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Health Career Professionals, LLC will recruit and coordinate the hiring of over 50 nurses, managers, and technicians to staff the new CareSelect Program. Registered nurses are the largest group needed for this start-up. They will staff the case management and utilization management departments.
"We have enjoyed a strong relationship with AmeriHealth in the past. Both of our companies share common core values. We are excited to be part of a project that will impact the health care of so many people," says Richard Yadon, Health Career Professionals, LLC President and CEO. "Our company is probably one of very few equipped to fill so many positions in such a short time frame."
The Indiana CareSelect Program will be serving the aged, blind, and disabled members of the Indiana Medicaid population.
About Health Career Professionals:
Health Career Professionals, LLC is a health care executive search and career development firm. With more than 400 nationwide affiliate offices, they perform confidential, targeted, and highly customized searches for health care clinical professionals, health care executives, and managed care organizations.
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Health Career Professionals, LLC will recruit and coordinate the hiring of over 50 nurses, managers, and technicians to staff the new CareSelect Program. Registered nurses are the largest group needed for this start-up. They will staff the case management and utilization management departments.
"We have enjoyed a strong relationship with AmeriHealth in the past. Both of our companies share common core values. We are excited to be part of a project that will impact the health care of so many people," says Richard Yadon, Health Career Professionals, LLC President and CEO. "Our company is probably one of very few equipped to fill so many positions in such a short time frame."
The Indiana CareSelect Program will be serving the aged, blind, and disabled members of the Indiana Medicaid population.
About Health Career Professionals:
Health Career Professionals, LLC is a health care executive search and career development firm. With more than 400 nationwide affiliate offices, they perform confidential, targeted, and highly customized searches for health care clinical professionals, health care executives, and managed care organizations.
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CareerTours CEO Aaron Bare Featured on Total Picture Radio
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 12, 2007 -- CareerTours, the fastest-growing online recruiting resource, announces that CEO Aaron Bare was recently interviewed by Peter Clayton on Total Picture Radio, a popular podcast known as "The Voice of Career Leadership."
Host Peter Clayton was interested to learn about CareerTours and what CEO Aaron Bare refers to as "frictionless recruiting." Clayton began the interview asking, "What do you mean by frictionless recruiting?"
Bare responded, "The concept is fairly simple. We put audio and video career "tours" together for companies as a way for them to differentiate themselves by communicating their culture and unique career opportunities, and candidates can experience companies through our audio and video tours. We have broken down the friction in the online recruiting market and have created a simple and career-focused process for candidates, recruiters and companies. Our whole goal is to remove the friction in recruiting and change the way recruiting happens."
Audio and Video CareerTours allow organizations to enhance their existing recruiting efforts and provide career seekers with a realistic view of working in a specific profession. By then utilizing CareerTours? Word of Mouth invitation tool, companies can send out their career opportunities to potential candidates with the audio or video attached? placing the Audio or Video CareerTour right in the potential candidates? e-mail boxes. Companies will maximize their career exposure through CareerTours? recent marketing partnerships; career opportunities will be cross-posted to these partner websites including Google, MySpace, Indeed and others. Allowing companies and career seekers to "experience" each other through audio and video technology, communicating unique career messages with an audience of passive candidates, and cross-posting all careers to maximize exposure are a few of the ways CareerTours is changing the way recruiting happens and is creating a "frictionless" process.
CareerTours is frictionless for companies saving time and money, delivering qualified and interested candidates. Career seekers have a frictionless "experience" of the job and are able to "test drive" the opportunity before applying.
Hear Aaron Bare?s interview and learn more about CareerTours and frictionless recruiting at Total Picture Radio or visit www.CareerTours.com.
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Host Peter Clayton was interested to learn about CareerTours and what CEO Aaron Bare refers to as "frictionless recruiting." Clayton began the interview asking, "What do you mean by frictionless recruiting?"
Bare responded, "The concept is fairly simple. We put audio and video career "tours" together for companies as a way for them to differentiate themselves by communicating their culture and unique career opportunities, and candidates can experience companies through our audio and video tours. We have broken down the friction in the online recruiting market and have created a simple and career-focused process for candidates, recruiters and companies. Our whole goal is to remove the friction in recruiting and change the way recruiting happens."
Audio and Video CareerTours allow organizations to enhance their existing recruiting efforts and provide career seekers with a realistic view of working in a specific profession. By then utilizing CareerTours? Word of Mouth invitation tool, companies can send out their career opportunities to potential candidates with the audio or video attached? placing the Audio or Video CareerTour right in the potential candidates? e-mail boxes. Companies will maximize their career exposure through CareerTours? recent marketing partnerships; career opportunities will be cross-posted to these partner websites including Google, MySpace, Indeed and others. Allowing companies and career seekers to "experience" each other through audio and video technology, communicating unique career messages with an audience of passive candidates, and cross-posting all careers to maximize exposure are a few of the ways CareerTours is changing the way recruiting happens and is creating a "frictionless" process.
CareerTours is frictionless for companies saving time and money, delivering qualified and interested candidates. Career seekers have a frictionless "experience" of the job and are able to "test drive" the opportunity before applying.
Hear Aaron Bare?s interview and learn more about CareerTours and frictionless recruiting at Total Picture Radio or visit www.CareerTours.com.
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eLearners.com Launches a New Guide For People Considering a Career in Medical Transcription
Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) September 6, 2007 -- The U.S. Department of Labor projects jobs in the medical transcription field will increase by at least 27 percent in the next seven years as the health care industry continues to grow. To help explain this booming profession and answer the numerous questions people have as they consider their career options, eLearners.com has launched a Guide to Medical Transcription (http://www.elearners.com/guide/medical-transcription.asp).
eLearners.com suggests that people interested in a career as a medical transcriptionist take the time to research accredited medical transcription training programs. Enrolling in this type of a program will help people quickly learn about the industry and network with others who are entering this dynamic, high-paying field.
"The demand for medical transcriptionists is on the rise because of the aging population, which requires more medical tests, procedures and treatments," said Andrew Gansler, President of eLearners.com (www.elearners.com). "This is an industry ripe with opportunity, but qualified entrants to the field must have proper training, and finding the appropriate accredited program is the first step."
Medical transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by health care professionals and transcribe that information into medical reports, correspondence and other administrative material. The job of a medical transcriptionist requires the ability to multi-task, a strong work ethic to meet deadlines and a keen eye for detail. A benefit for many medical transcriptionists is that the profession is incredibly well-suited to be a lucrative and manageable home-based business; and it's in demand. The U.S. Department of Labor states that between 2004 and 2014 nearly 43,000 Medical Records and Health Information Technician jobs are expected to become available.
To help answer questions about this profession, the eLearners.com Guide to Medical Transcription (http://www.elearners.com/guide/medical-transcription.asp) covers a variety of topics including:
? What is a medical transcriptionist?
? Why are medical transcriptionists needed?
? What career opportunities are available for medical transcriptionists?
? Is it true that medical transcriptionists can work from home?
? What are the traits of a successful medical transcriptionist?
? How much do medical transcriptionists earn?
? How do online medical transcription programs work?
? ?and much more
eLearners.com, an online education resource that connects prospective students with online learning providers, offers medical transcription courses from accredited online colleges and online universities. The site's searchable database allows those interested in the field to compare different programs to find the perfect fit for their individual needs. If you've never taken an online class and not sure if it's the best way for you to learn, take a free self-assessment through the eLearners Advisor (http://www.elearners.com/advisor/) (http://www.elearners.com/advisor/). This interactive tool gauges personal success in going to school online.
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eLearners.com suggests that people interested in a career as a medical transcriptionist take the time to research accredited medical transcription training programs. Enrolling in this type of a program will help people quickly learn about the industry and network with others who are entering this dynamic, high-paying field.
"The demand for medical transcriptionists is on the rise because of the aging population, which requires more medical tests, procedures and treatments," said Andrew Gansler, President of eLearners.com (www.elearners.com). "This is an industry ripe with opportunity, but qualified entrants to the field must have proper training, and finding the appropriate accredited program is the first step."
Medical transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by health care professionals and transcribe that information into medical reports, correspondence and other administrative material. The job of a medical transcriptionist requires the ability to multi-task, a strong work ethic to meet deadlines and a keen eye for detail. A benefit for many medical transcriptionists is that the profession is incredibly well-suited to be a lucrative and manageable home-based business; and it's in demand. The U.S. Department of Labor states that between 2004 and 2014 nearly 43,000 Medical Records and Health Information Technician jobs are expected to become available.
To help answer questions about this profession, the eLearners.com Guide to Medical Transcription (http://www.elearners.com/guide/medical-transcription.asp) covers a variety of topics including:
? What is a medical transcriptionist?
? Why are medical transcriptionists needed?
? What career opportunities are available for medical transcriptionists?
? Is it true that medical transcriptionists can work from home?
? What are the traits of a successful medical transcriptionist?
? How much do medical transcriptionists earn?
? How do online medical transcription programs work?
? ?and much more
eLearners.com, an online education resource that connects prospective students with online learning providers, offers medical transcription courses from accredited online colleges and online universities. The site's searchable database allows those interested in the field to compare different programs to find the perfect fit for their individual needs. If you've never taken an online class and not sure if it's the best way for you to learn, take a free self-assessment through the eLearners Advisor (http://www.elearners.com/advisor/) (http://www.elearners.com/advisor/). This interactive tool gauges personal success in going to school online.
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Answering the Questions of Career Goal Setting
When setting career goals, it is a good idea to approach the situation like an investigative journalism piece ? answering vital questions, such as the "who," "what," "where," "when," and "how" of moving closer to realizing this type of objective. In order to achieve success, personal development, and reap the benefits of progress, one needs to create a career plan and consider the following questions:
Who?
Resources are an important part of setting career goals and when you know who you can turn to for help, the journey is made much easier. While many people believe this type of assistance only comes in the form of financial relief, this is not always true, as many individuals seek emotional and educational guidance. The career goals you set will not only affect and benefit yourself, but also those around you. Who else will profit from your gain? Family? Friends? There are also numerous allies that can help you both set and reach your goals.
What?
What you wish your results to become is essential when setting career goals, as the final outcome is one of the most important details of a career plan. Knowing what you want is vital in regards to setting the goals you need to accomplish in order to achieve the ideal career situation. It is suggested to jot down all of the things you should do in order to realize your dreams. What will help you achieve your career goals? Additionally, what will truly make you happy in the end? Some people make the mistake of setting career goals to make others pleased while ignoring their true ambitions.
Where?
Knowing where you can start to achieve your goals allows you to use available resources to their fullest capacity. Jotting down the places you are able to seek assistance will make setting and accomplishing career goals a success. Foreseeing the future is another way to create better career goals. Where do you see yourself in ten years (and twenty)?
When?
Many people waste a lot of time deciding when is a good time to make a move towards a career. Practicing good time management habits allows individuals to make realistic expectations on where they want to be in life. While some people wait too long to pursue a career, others seize the moment. It is important to also balance all of the things occurring in the present time. For example, family is very influential in making decisions regarding a career. A motivating practice is to set deadlines on when you will achieve your career goals. When does it become too long to wait for results?
How?
If everyone knew how they should go about achieving the perfect career, there wouldn?t be a need for setting goals. It is suggested to brainstorm all of the ways you can go about setting the objectives that bring you closer to the career of your choice. Additionally, not all career goals taste as sweet when faced with achievement. It is also recommended to envision all of the ways your life may change as a result of success. How will your future look?
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Who?
Resources are an important part of setting career goals and when you know who you can turn to for help, the journey is made much easier. While many people believe this type of assistance only comes in the form of financial relief, this is not always true, as many individuals seek emotional and educational guidance. The career goals you set will not only affect and benefit yourself, but also those around you. Who else will profit from your gain? Family? Friends? There are also numerous allies that can help you both set and reach your goals.
What?
What you wish your results to become is essential when setting career goals, as the final outcome is one of the most important details of a career plan. Knowing what you want is vital in regards to setting the goals you need to accomplish in order to achieve the ideal career situation. It is suggested to jot down all of the things you should do in order to realize your dreams. What will help you achieve your career goals? Additionally, what will truly make you happy in the end? Some people make the mistake of setting career goals to make others pleased while ignoring their true ambitions.
Where?
Knowing where you can start to achieve your goals allows you to use available resources to their fullest capacity. Jotting down the places you are able to seek assistance will make setting and accomplishing career goals a success. Foreseeing the future is another way to create better career goals. Where do you see yourself in ten years (and twenty)?
When?
Many people waste a lot of time deciding when is a good time to make a move towards a career. Practicing good time management habits allows individuals to make realistic expectations on where they want to be in life. While some people wait too long to pursue a career, others seize the moment. It is important to also balance all of the things occurring in the present time. For example, family is very influential in making decisions regarding a career. A motivating practice is to set deadlines on when you will achieve your career goals. When does it become too long to wait for results?
How?
If everyone knew how they should go about achieving the perfect career, there wouldn?t be a need for setting goals. It is suggested to brainstorm all of the ways you can go about setting the objectives that bring you closer to the career of your choice. Additionally, not all career goals taste as sweet when faced with achievement. It is also recommended to envision all of the ways your life may change as a result of success. How will your future look?
How can you possibly achieve more this year than the last 5 years combined? Find out now by visiting --> http://www.personalstrategicplan.com today.
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